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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2009 🢒 VUE - FWD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 2.8L, 3.0L, 3.2L, or 3.6L 🢒 Drive Belt Idler Pulley Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1897257 Size: SH
  1. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.
  2. Completely loosen the idler pulley bolt.
  3. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  4. Disconnect the generator electrical connector (1).

    5. Object Number: 1897271 Size: SH
  5. Reposition the battery cable boot then disconnect the battery cable from the generator.
  6. Remove the generator bolts and position generator aside.

    7. Object Number: 1826824 Size: SH
  7. Remove the drive belt idler pulley bolt.
  8. Remove the drive belt idler pulley.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1826824 Size: SH
  1. Install the drive belt idler pulley.

    2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  2. Install the drive belt idler pulley bolt and tighten to 58 N·m (43 lb ft).
  3. Position generator in place then install the generator bolts.

    4. Object Number: 1897271 Size: SH
  4. Install the battery cable.
  5. Install the battery cable boot.

    6. Object Number: 1897257 Size: SH
  6. Connect the generator electrical connector.
  7. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.
  8. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.